Sprouted Garbanzo Burgers

By gnikylime

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 c. sprouted garbanzo beans or canned garbanzos, drained and rinsed
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 t. fine-grain sea salt
• 1/3 c. chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 onion, chopped
• grated zest of 1 large lemon
• 1 c. micro sprouts (like broccoli, onion, alfalfa), chopped
• 1 c. toasted whole-grain bread crumbs
• 1 T. extra virgin olive oil or clarified butter

Details

Adapted from amazon.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. If you are using sprouted garbanzos, steam them until tender, about 10 minutes.
2. Combine garbanzos, eggs and salt in a food processor and puree until the mixture is the consistency of a very thick, slightly cunky hummus. Pour into a mixing bowl, and stir in the cilantro, onion, zest and sprouts. Add the bread crumbs, stir, and let sit for a couple of minutes so the crumbs absorb the mixture.
3. Form eight 1 1/2 inch thick patties (the original recipe calls for twelve - but i don't think those would be filling enough).
4. Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium-low heat, add 4 patties, cover, cook for 7 to 10 minutes, until the bottoms begin to brown. Flip the patties and cook the second side for 7 minutes, or until golden. Remove from the skillet and cool on a wire rack while you cool the remaining patties.
5. Carefully cut each patty in half (like you are cutting open a roll for a sandwich), insert your fillings, and enjoy.